New Year, New Music, New Resolution

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I know it may seem as if I've abandoned this little blog at times, but as the New Year is upon us, I find myself with new inspiration.

Recently I've been going through the music I've had for quite some time, and I found myself falling in love all over again with The Temper Trap's self-titled album from 2013. In fact, I was actually listening to it as I 'celebrated' the New Year (if sitting at home reading with a glass of wine constitutes as celebrating).

The album is a favorite of mine, and I have been meaning to blog about it for the longest time (read as: since I first listened to it). I find many of the tracks to be quite calming, and though the lyrics may have a much deeper/insightful meaning, the melodies leave me feeling wistful and slightly nostalgic (surprisingly), and the vocals are soothing, creating a wonderfully calm and thoughtful vibe.

The album features track's such as 'Trembling Hands' and 'Need Your Love', as well as personal favorites of mine, including 'The Sea is Calling' and 'Dreams'.

Since releasing this album, the Melbourne based band has spent 2014 touring, and featured at the New Years Eve celebrations in Sydney (SydNYE), and are looking forward to another year of a similar outlook (perhaps with a new album? Hmm... Well, maybe).

If you'd like to keep up with all the events and information regarding The Temper Trap, you can follow them on various .social .media .accounts, and view touring details here.

As for other news, I'm looking forward to hearing what music artists can come up with this year. Hopefully something a little less... Bass? Yeah, that's right, because you know what? Bass is so last year. How 'bout acoustics this year? or a Capella? Why not!
Yeah, I know, I ask too much.
There's always hope...
maybe?

Keep listening, I hope you enjoy the year as much as I plan to do.
-Em xx

Good Lorde, it's Pure Heroine

Recently I've been spending any money I can get on buying new albums. One of my favourite albums I've bought recently is Lorde's 'Pure Heroine'.

I'm assuming you've all heard of her by now, yes? Sixteen, killer voice, strange dance moves, kind of cocky? Yeah, that one.
So, the first time I heard her wonderful voice I thought to myself, "Wow, this girl has got some AMAZING

vocal talent", and I proceeded to buy any music of hers that I could. Which is all amazing, I'll have you know.

And it's not just her voice, oh no. It's all about the lyrics, and Lorde has proven that not all music these days is about sex, drugs, and violence. That, in and of itself, is a novelty that is very hard to find in the music industry (unless you actually look for it, in which case it's easier than a lot of people think).
The New Zealander (almost Australian, so close, yet so far) is turning heads with hits like 'Royals', 'Tennis Court' and 'Team'.
While those songs are all well and good, they obviously aren't her only ones. Personally, I like 'Buzzcut Season', 'Glory and Gore', and 'The Love Club'. (Though, yeah, I still love those other, more popular tracks)

As much as I adore her music (her voice is absolutely perfect), I'm not a huge fan of her attitude. Of course, her attitude is what makes her her, and so unique, and I'm still inclined to respect her musically, if not personally.
No, but really, have you heard her voice? When I found out she was 16, I was actually kind of shell-shocked. If she didn't go around insulting other artists that I'm also quite fond of, I'd probably respect her a little more in a non-musical sense. I guess we just have to assume she's got good reasons, right? I don't care, I'm only in it because her music is good.

That's probably really rude, but I haven't posted anything in yonks and it's about time I give a little, even if it's even worse than anything else I have before. At least it's something, right?
Anyway. If you haven't already, go and check this girl out, because she is absolute talent personified, so buy her album 'Pure Heroine' and sit back and feel all chilled. Seriously, it's like, when you listen to it, you don't have anything to worry about. It's crazy! I love it!

Stay Classy!
-Em xx